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Behind the Scenes: How Maggie Smith Prepared for Violet Crawley’s Heartbreaking Exit

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Behind the Scenes: How Maggie Smith Prepared for Violet Crawley’s Heartbreaking Exit

By Bella, Devoted Downton Abbey Fan

As a longtime fan of Downton Abbey, one of the most memorable and emotionally charged moments in the show was undoubtedly the heartbreaking exit of Violet Crawley, the indomitable Dowager Countess of Grantham, played by the legendary Maggie Smith.

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It was a moment that left viewers teary-eyed, and what made it even more poignant was the careful thought and preparation that Maggie Smith put into portraying this final chapter of Violet’s life.

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